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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2019

Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the pelvic floor bother questionnaire.

Thais Villela Peterson, Rodrigo Ambar Pinto, G Willy Davila, Sérgio Carlos Nahas, Edmund Chada Baracat, Jorge Milhem Haddad

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Article in International urogynecology journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07359755 (A Comparative Analysis of Vaginal Mesh Surgery Versus Robotic-assisted Abdominal Mesh Surgery in the Treatment of Apical Genital Prolapse), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.

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A Comparative Analysis of Vaginal Mesh Surgery Versus Robotic-assisted Abdominal Mesh Surgery in the Treatment of Apical Genital Prolapse: a Prospective Randomized Non-inferiority Study.

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General HospitalRan2025 to 2030Enrolled86ConditionsPelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), Pelvic Organ Prolapse Vaginal Surgery, Mesh Reinforcement, Vaginal Apex/Uterine ProlapseArmsVaginal mesh surgery for apical prolapse, Robotic-assisted abdominal mesh surgery with Upsylon device (Boston Scientific - USA) for vaginal apical prolapse
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6 authors.

Thais Villela PetersonGynecology Department, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil. thaispeterson@gmail.com.
Rodrigo Ambar PintoColorectal Surgery Department, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.
G Willy DavilaCleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA.
Sérgio Carlos NahasColorectal Surgery Department, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.
Edmund Chada BaracatGynecology Department, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.
Jorge Milhem HaddadGynecology Department, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThe Pelvic Floor Bother Questionnaire (PFBQ) was designed to identify the presence and degree of bother associated with common pelvic floor symptoms. The PFBQ can be used in clinical practice and for research purposes, but it is not available in Brazilian Portuguese. We aimed to validate a cross-culturally adapted Brazilian Portuguese version of the PFBQ.

methodsA pilot-tested version of the PFBQ translated from English was evaluated with Brazilian patients suffering from pelvic floor disorders. Internal reliability, test-retest reliability, validity, and responsiveness to change were assessed.

resultsA total of 147 patients (mean age, 60.49 years) were enrolled in the study. The Brazilian Portuguese version of the PFBQ demonstrated good reliability (α = 0.625; ICC = 0.981). There was strong agreement beyond chance for each item (κ = 0.895-1.00). The PFBQ correlated with stage of prolapse (p < 0.01), number of urinary (ρ = 0.791, p < 0.001) and fecal (ρ = 0.78, p < 0.001) incontinence episodes, and obstructed defecation (ρ = 0.875, p < 0.001).

conclusionsThe Brazilian Portuguese version of the PFBQ is a reliable, valid, and user-friendly instrument that can be used for assessing the presence and severity of pelvic floor symptoms in clinical and research settings in Brazil.

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Surveys and QuestionnairesAgedBrazilFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPelvic Floor DisordersTranslatingFecal incontinencePelvic floor disordersPelvic organ prolapseSymptom assessmentUrinary incontinenceValidation studies

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